used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
bombshellnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
Chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
councilor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
take the midday meal
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
StuntnounUS /stʌnt/
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
carry out
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
tent-group
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
except if; if not
From this reading “All boys are forbidden to go out of sight of camp, unless a councilor is along,” he ended.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Chief’s announcement that an escaped convict was in their neighborhood fell like a bombshell in the midst of the campers assembled at lunch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must take precautions until this dangerous man is captured.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, to-night we will assemble here in the lodge, for Stunt Night.
winnersnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/
plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading Every tent-group will be expected to have an act or other stunt prepared, and prizes will go to the winners.
